Grace is Gone

How a father (John Cusack) of two young girls informs his daughters that their mother has been killed in Iraq. Score by Clint Eastwood.

“Although clearly coming from an antiwar perspective, the story's emotional effectiveness and family grounding give the film a real shot at connecting with general audiences across the political spectrum.” (Todd McCarthy, Variety)

“As Stanley Phillips, Cusak’s embodiment of middle-class average-ness is complete and masterful, not only in the big emotional scenes but in the marginal details.” (Ray Greene, Box Office Magazine)